What is “Enlightenment”?

“Strictly speaking there are no enlightened people,
there is only enlightened activity.”
~ Suzuki Roshi

“There is no such thing as
enlightenment,
the realization of that fact is
itself enlightenment.”
~ Nisargadatta Maharaj

Q: What is enlightenment?A: “Enlightenment” is a word, – an idea with different meanings for different people;
it is a mental concept resulting from thought.
So, the meaning of “enlightenment” is in the mind of the thinker.
Here we call “enlightenment” an evolutionary process, not an ultimate destination.
In evolving toward an “enlightened” destination,
we approach an ever-distant horizon in the Sacred Heart of Humankind.Q. What are some signs of progress in the enlightenment process?A. Less and less ego, more and more humility and authenticity;
less and less thought, more and more mental stillness and peace.